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CodeTalk Revisited: Getting computer science students to talk in class

CodeTalk Revisited: Getting computer science students to talk in class

Project by

Mikala Streeter

Project Year

2015

Students learn through talking about the content, but not all discussions are productive and not all students like to talk or feel comfortable talking. This interactive guide teaches computer science instructors why productive talk is important, what a productive problem solving discussion could look like in computer science, how to set and maintain classroom norms that help students feel safe to participate, and how to plan, practice and evaluate their discussion faciliation. Tested with K-12 and university instructors, this guide, when paired with practice and feedback, has consistently led to greater learning for students and more confidence for instructors.

Perspectives

Jim Vanides
Head of Social Innovation, and Senior Education Advisor at Hewlett-Packard

"The Stanford LDT program was absolutely terrific. The coursework provided an excellent research-based foundation for understanding learning, with a balance of academic discussion and practical, hands-on projects. I also appreciated the diversity of thought and experience represented in the faculty and friends that I met. I especially enjoyed the fact that the program plan was flexible, allowing me to examine specific areas of interest in more detail."